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dreaMervaj · 03-14-2018, 09:43 AM

Ok so this is a noob mistake. I removed the subframe without disconnecting diff/axles/driveshaft or 5 lug hubs. I figured it would be easier if the subframe was on the ground. The problem is diff is spinning now since there is no ebrake applied. How can I remove the axles/diff/drive shaft/5 lug hub? Any way to make the diff not spin?

afishysilvia · 03-14-2018, 09:50 AM

As far as driveshaft and axles flanges to diff, use double wrenches to remove the hardware.

Axle nuts: Impact gun, only way now.

hanzbrady · 03-14-2018, 10:00 AM

Put two nuts with bolts on the driveshaft flange of the diff and have a buddy hold a pry bar between them to stop spinning while you loosen everything.

TheRealSy90 · 03-14-2018, 11:35 AM

Or stick a pry bar in the lug studs so that it pushes against the ground. Use that noggin.

03-14-2018, 09:43 AM	#1
dreaMervaj Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SC Posts: 866 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Diff removal Ok so this is a noob mistake. I removed the subframe without disconnecting diff/axles/driveshaft or 5 lug hubs. I figured it would be easier if the subframe was on the ground. The problem is diff is spinning now since there is no ebrake applied. How can I remove the axles/diff/drive shaft/5 lug hub? Any way to make the diff not spin?

03-14-2018, 10:00 AM	#3
hanzbrady Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Floriduh Posts: 1,166 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Put two nuts with bolts on the driveshaft flange of the diff and have a buddy hold a pry bar between them to stop spinning while you loosen everything. __________________ [email protected]

03-14-2018, 09:50 AM	#2
afishysilvia Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 3,409 Trader Rating: (31) Rides Gallery: afishysilvia Feedback Score: 31 reviews	As far as driveshaft and axles flanges to diff, use double wrenches to remove the hardware. Axle nuts: Impact gun, only way now.